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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 267,545.03, 368,936.51 and 186,943.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 267,545.03, 368,936.51 and 186,943.14 is: 257,788.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    267,545.03 : 368,936.51 = 186,943.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    267,545.03/368,936.51 = 186,943.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    267,545.03x = 368,936.51 × 186,943.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    267,545.03x = 68,970,148,705.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,970,148,705.33/267,545.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257,788.94

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